COPS have cannabis factory uncovered in a rented house in Alum Rock in the early house of the morning.

COPS have cannabis factory uncovered in a rented house in Alum Rock in the early house of the morning.

Officers were called to Alderson Road by the landlord of the house who was visiting to discuss a tenant’s contract.

But he was staggered instead to find 140 cannabis plants and hydroponic equipment.

Insp Keith Wiseman, from Shard End police station, said: “I would urge landlords to conduct regular checks of their properties as they are liable for all of the costs caused by tenants who damage buildings when constructing cannabis factories.

“Obtaining full details of tenants and making regular visits will ensure they are not left out of pocket and do not have their properties associated with criminals.”

Forensic investigators were also called to the scene to scour the house for fingerprints and DNA.